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Proverbs 3:34
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KJ21
Surely He scorneth the scorners, but He giveth grace unto the lowly.
ASV
Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.
AMP
Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners, Yet He gives His grace [His undeserved favor] to the humble [those who give up self-importance].
AMPC
Though He scoffs at the scoffers and scorns the scorners, yet He gives His undeserved favor to the low [in rank], the humble, and the afflicted.
BRG
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
CSB
He mocks those who mock but gives grace to the humble.
CSBA
He mocks those who mock but gives grace to the humble.
CEB
He mocks mockers, but he shows favor to the humble.
CJB
The scornful he scorns, but gives grace to the humble.
CEV
The Lord sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.
DARBY
He indeed scorneth the scorners; but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
DRA
He shall scorn the scorners, and to the meek he will give grace.
ERV
He will humiliate those who make fun of others, but he is kind to those who are humble.
EASY
The Lord laughs at proud people who laugh at other people. But he is kind to humble people.
EHV
Although he scorns the scornful, he gives grace to the humble.
ESV
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
ESVUK
Towards the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favour.
EXB
The Lord ·laughs at [mocks] those who ·laugh at [mock] him, but he ·gives grace [shows favor] to ·those who are not proud [the humble].
GNV
With the scornful he scorneth, but he giveth grace unto the humble.
GW
When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people.
GNT
He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble.
HCSB
He mocks those who mock, but gives grace to the humble.
ICB
The Lord laughs at those who laugh at him. But he is kind to those who are not proud.
ISV
Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble.
JUB
Surely he scorns the scorners; but he gives grace unto the humble.
KJV
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
AKJV
Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
LSB
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the humble.
LEB
With those who scorn, he is scornful, but to those who are humble, he gives favor.
TLB
The Lord mocks at mockers, but helps the humble.
MSG
God’s curse blights the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the righteous. He gives proud skeptics a cold shoulder, but if you’re down on your luck, he’s right there to help. Wise living gets rewarded with honor; stupid living gets the booby prize.
MEV
Surely He scorns the scornful, but He gives favor to the humble.
NOG
When he mocks the mockers, he is gracious to humble people.
NABRE
Those who scoff, he scoffs at, but the lowly he favors.
NASB
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the needy.
NASB1995
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.
NCB
He shows only disdain to those who are scornful, but he showers his kindness on the humble.
NCV
The Lord laughs at those who laugh at him, but he gives grace to those who are not proud.
NET
With arrogant scoffers he is scornful, yet he shows favor to the humble.
NIRV
He makes fun of proud people who make fun of others. But he gives grace to those who are humble and treated badly.
NIV
He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.
NIVUK
He mocks proud mockers but shows favour to the humble and oppressed.
NKJV
Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.
NLV
God makes fun of those who make fun of the truth but gives loving-favor to those who have no pride.
NLT
The Lord mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble.
NRSVA
Towards the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favour.
NRSVACE
Towards the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favour.
NRSVCE
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor.
NRSVUE
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor.
OJB
Surely He scorneth the scorners; but He giveth chen (grace, favor) unto the anayim (lowly, humble ones).
RGT
With the scornful He scorns. But He gives grace to the humble.
RSV
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor.
RSVCE
Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he shows favor.
TLV
Though He scoffs at the scoffers, He gives grace to the humble.
VOICE
God treats the arrogant as they treat others, mocking the mockers, scorning the scornful, but He pours out His grace on the humble.
WEB
Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
WYC
He shall scorn [the] scorners; and he shall give grace to mild men. (He shall mock the mockers; but he shall give favour to the humble, or to the meek.)
YLT
If the scorners He doth scorn, Yet to the humble He doth give grace.
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